Severity
Critical
CriticalClass ITerminated
FDA Food recall · Reported August 21, 2013
Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics Les Freres Semi-Soft French Style Cheese, LF225. 2.5 lb wheel packaged in cheese paper. Two 2.5 lbs wheels in a case.
Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Company is recalling 3 specialty cheese products while regulatory agencies continue a multi-state investigation of Listeria monocytogenes.
Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC recalled Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics Les Freres Semi-Soft French Style Cheese, LF225. 2.5 l… - a critical-severity action.
Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics Les Freres Semi-Soft French Style Cheese, LF225. 2.5 l… was recalled by Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC in August 21, 2013. Reason: Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Company is recalling 3 specialty cheese products while regulatory agencies co…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1809-2013 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Company is recalling 3 specialty cheese products while regulatory agencies co….
- Critical
- severity level
- Class I
- classification
- August 21, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1809-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Food action (record #F-1809-2013) was formally reported on August 21, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 3, 2013. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Waterloo, WI. Federal records list the affected scope as 14,907.76 lbs.
The documented reason for this recall is: Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Company is recalling 3 specialty cheese products while regulatory agencies continue a multi-state investigation of Listeria monocytogenes. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Direct accounts: CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, MN, WA, and WI. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Food recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 25,126 food recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.
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Affected scope
14,907.76 lbs
Related Recalls
6
2 from same agency
Product description
Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics Les Freres Semi-Soft French Style Cheese, LF225. 2.5 lb wheel packaged in cheese paper. Two 2.5 lbs wheels in a case.
Reason for recall
Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Company is recalling 3 specialty cheese products while regulatory agencies continue a multi-state investigation of Listeria monocytogenes.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-1809-2013 |
| Date reported | August 21, 2013 |
| Date initiated | July 3, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC |
| Firm location | Waterloo, WI |
| Affected scope | 14,907.76 lbs |
| Distribution | Direct accounts: CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, MN, WA, and WI |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.
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- This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next
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Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics Les Freres Semi-Soft French Style Cheese, LF225. 2.5 lb wheel packaged in cheese paper. Two 2.5 lbs wheels in a case.. Recalled by Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC. Units affected: 14,907.76 lbs.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Company is recalling 3 specialty cheese products while regulatory agencies continue a multi-state investigation of Listeria monocytogenes.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on August 21, 2013. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-1809-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Direct accounts: CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, MN, WA, and WI.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (F-1809-2013) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.
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